The Kenyan police have been accused of crimes against humanity during the elections

Twelve police officers in Kenya are facing charges of crimes against humanity for alleged involvement in wrongdoing during the 2017 election...

Twelve police officers in Kenya are facing charges of crimes against humanity for alleged involvement in wrongdoing during the 2017 election, including the killing of a six-month-old baby.

The country's chief prosecutor says investigations show that high-ranking officials are responsible for the atrocities committed in the stronghold of opposition leader Raila Odinga in Kisumu, western Kenya.

Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji has said that the attacks were not sudden but planned and coordinated by the officers.

He did not mention the identity of the suspects, but he has opened the way to prosecute the officers for various crimes committed under their authority - including murder, torture and rape.